The Wine Lover's Healthy Weight Loss Plan (Paperback)

by Tedd Goldfinger (Author), Lynn Nicholson (Author)
Key Phrases: moderate wine drinking, canola margarine, large nonstick sauté pan, Napa Valley, Pinot Gris, The Plan (more...)

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Product Description

Now there's a heart-healthy weight loss program that lets you enjoy the benefits of your cherished Chardonnay

For some time the media has been abuzz with news of the health benefits of wine, but until now there has been no authoritative source for those interested in making wine part of a healthy diet. Coauthored by a noted cardiologist and an award-winning chef, The Wine Lover's Healthy Weight Loss Plan shows how you can easily shed unwanted pounds, while maximizing the health benefits of your favorite wines.

Sample recipes include:

• Scampi with Chipotle-Orange Sauce, paired with a 2004 Marquis-Philips "Holly's Blend," Verdelho, McLaren Vale, Australia
• Roast Duck with Lavender-Lemon Honey Sauce, paired with a Bergstrom Winery 2004 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

From the Back Cover

Eat, drink, and be healthy

You can lose weight without sacrificing your beloved glass of wine! Research shows that wine can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, ulcers, arthritis, and other problems, as well as help shed pounds. Created by a practicing cardiologist and an award-winning chef, this Mediterranean-based diet is the first doctor-approved weight loss plan for wine aficionados like yourself. With The Wine Lover's Healthy Weight Loss Plan, you can combine the amazing health benefits of wine with the Mediterranean foods and flavors you love.

There's no calorie counting--just good food, good wine, and good, healthy results. Best of all, each easy-to-make recipe is accompanied with the perfect wine selection, including:

• Scampi with Chipotle-Orange Sauce . . . paired with Marquis-Philips 2004 "Holly's Blend," Verdelho, McLaren Vale, Australia
• Roast Duck with Lavender-Lemon Honey Sauce . . . paired with Bergstrom Winery 2004 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
• Mediterranean Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli Sauce . . . paired with Ridge Vineyards 2003 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (August 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071473637
• ISBN-13: 978-0071473637
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,075 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for wine lovers, October 16, 2006

By	David A. Chambers "Dave the Wine Merchant" (San Francisco, Anderson Valley, Sierra Foothills) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In my business, I receive a lot of requests for endorsements, but accept only those I deem the best. And I jumped on this request immediately. It could not be more appropriate for my audience.

I agree with the reviewer from Seattle who described this as a great reference book - both for its informed health information and its storehouse of healthy gourmet recipes (no those are NOT compatible).

Not just for wine lovers? No, this is a great source book for those wondering whether wine can be beneficial to their health. The answer is yes it is beneficial, if consumed daily and in moderation. And that's good news for all of us.

Dave Chambers, Wine Merchant
SidewaysWineClub.com

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informational and realistic, September 8, 2006

By	Ethan Hall (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

Being an active and health conscious individual, I was looking for a realistic weight loss plan that would suit my urban lifestyle. After reading the "Wine Lovers..." I've found what I was looking for. This book provides a food and wine education surrounding the lifestyle choices of those in the Mediterranean. The "Wine Lovers..." author(s) are passionate, well-informed, and educated. Their enthusiasm for food and wine spills gracefully onto the pages of this book. The "Wine Lovers..." also boasts quality recipes far above the standard for diet books. It's like having a gourmet cookbook inside a diet book! I urge anyone who is looking for a lifestyle change, trying to lose weight, or who simply desires the richness and fulfillment of wine to consider this book for purchase.